Virginia the sacrifice that sparked Rome's liberty story
A 15 year old girl named Virginia is slain by her father Virginius to prevent her being claimed as a slave by Appius Claudius. The act ignites a mob, topples the Decemvirate, restores the tribunate Icilius and Virginius lead to avenge the wrong and restore Rome's liberty.
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Rome
Virginia
Appius Claudius
Lucius
Virginius
Icilius
Marcus Claudius
Marcus
Rsse
Appius
Appus
Mab
Ieilius
Claudius
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Fear to Depend on Oil in British Naval Policy
The article notes concern that British naval authorities have abandoned oil fuel while foreign fleets seek to substitute oil for coal. It argues the British Empire has limited oil resources and relies on imports, risking a dangerous dependence in war as supplies are being reduced.
Girl Struck by Stray Bullet at Campmeeting Grounds
Elva Bowman of Palmyra was hit by a stray bullet at the Stoverdale campmeeting grounds Sunday at about 1 PM. She felt bruising on her leg before blood appeared and fainted as bystanders formed a crowd. Dr. J C Hutton was called and removed a 38 calibre bullet fragment.
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Elva Bowman
Palmyra
Stoverdale
J.C. Hutton
Wounded Bowman Hit By Bullet At Palmyra Camp
A bullet struck Miss Bowman on a Palmyra camp grounds, penetrating her leg to an inch. The shot's origin and shooter could not be learned as crowds of 10,000 watched a service disrupt at Stoverdale. A farmer drove Miss Bowman home after the incident.
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Miss Bowman
Palmyra
Stoverdale
Bowman
Picnics at the Park and Church Gatherings Listed
A sequence of picnic and church group events in 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania: Business Men's Association in Lebanon on Aug 10, Daughters of Liberty in Harrisburg Aug 11, Sinking Spring Aug 12, St John’s Lutheran Shiremanstown Aug 17, Union Sunday School West Fairview Aug 19, Coxestown Union Sunday School Aug 24, Trinity Lutheran Sunday School Harrisburg Aug 31, and Centenary ULB No 23rd Men’s Bible Class at Steelton on Sept 2.
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Business Men’s Association
Lebanon
Daughters of Liberty
Harrisburg
Sinking Spring
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Shiremanstown
Union Sunday School
West
Fairview
Coxestown
Trinity Lutheran Sunday School
Steelton
Baseball Schedule Highlights From Hershey Run
The lineup lists Aug 5 Highspire at Hershey Aug 12 Enola at Enola July 19 Monarchs of Lancaster at Hershey Aug 26 Millersburg B B Club at Millersburg Sept 4 Bethany A C at Hershey.
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Highspire
Hershey
Enola
Monarch’s of Lancaster
Millersburg B
Millersburg
Bethany A. C
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Albert Payson
Terhune
Virginia and
Greater
J. A. Bollman
Orchard Brand
Robt
J. Walton
Hummelstown, Pa
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